Senior Planner / Planning Consultant

Hays · Western Sydney NSW · Full time
Posted 19d ago

Senior Planner / Planning Consultant

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  • Join a leading planning consultancy delivering major development and strategic planning projects.
  • Manage client relationships and shape the future growth of communities across Sydney.
  • Work across a diverse mix of strategic and statutory planning projects.

Join a leading planning consultancy delivering major development, rezoning and strategic planning projects

Senior Planner | Planning & Development AdvisoryWork on major NSW development projects. Manage client relationships. Shape the future growth of communities across Sydney and beyond.
An established planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join a high-performing team. This opportunity is ideal for a planning professional currently working within a consultancy environment who is looking for greater project ownership, direct client exposure and the chance to work across a diverse mix of strategic and statutory planning projects. This is not a narrow DA assessment role. You will be involved in projects from early strategy and rezoning through to development approvals, providing trusted advice to developers, land owners, government agencies and project teams.
The RoleYou will work across a broad mix of projects including:

  • Planning proposals and rezoning
  • Development applications and planning approvals
  • Strategic planning investigations
  • Development advisory services
  • Urban renewal and master planned communities
  • Clause 4.6 variations
  • Land use and transport planning projects
  • Expert planning advice and reporting

You will have direct interaction with clients, councils, government agencies and multidisciplinary consultant teams while taking ownership of project delivery and contributing to business growth.
Why You'll Want This Role

  • Exposure to some of NSW's most interesting planning and development projects
  • Genuine variety across both strategic and statutory planning
  • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
  • Strong client-facing responsibilities from day one
  • Opportunity to mentor junior planners and develop leadership skills
  • Clear pathway for career progression
  • Collaborative consultancy culture where your input is valued
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment

About You

  • 4+ years' experience within a planning consultancy or private-sector environment
  • Strong understanding of the NSW planning system
  • Experience preparing planning proposals, Statements of Environmental Effects and strategic planning reports
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
  • A passion for delivering practical planning outcomes

What's on OfferThis is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy where planners are trusted to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and accelerate their careers.
If you're looking for exposure to larger, more complex projects with greater responsibility and influence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Lucille for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#3016311

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Skills

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Clause 4.6 variationsClient relationship managementClient-focused approachCommercial awarenessDevelopment advisory servicesDevelopment applicationsLand useMaster planned communitiesPlanning proposalsReport writingRezoningStakeholder managementStrategic planningTransport planningUrban renewal

Perks & benefits

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Clear pathway for career progressionCollaborative consultancy cultureFlexible working arrangements